Lawrenceburg Speedway Gets Cancelled

USAC Sprint cars back in Indiana! We get the Indiana year started at Lawrenceburg speedway home of the high bank 3/8 mile track. I back in the Tony Epperson Painting 2e for all the big paying races in Indiana. The night starts off as normal with practice. Halfway through practice I noticed a fuel leak, and I have to pull the car in early. We get that fixed and get ready for qualifying win one of my competitors Justin Owen crashes during qualifying and the show is Canceled due to his crash. This was the footage I captured along the way. Sad night and I don’t know what to say more than that. RIP Justin Owen
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[@ritachambers6353]

Loss of a driver, crew, official, or anyone else involved in the sport we all love is never easy. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans. Thank you for your respectful handling of a difficult moment.

[@brandonthompson30]

Rest in peace, Justin Owen Prayers go out to Owen's Family.

[@vaughanoke1059]

A saddening situation for all, my condolences go out to all of Justin's family, friends, fans and the racing community.... RIP Justin Owen.🙏

[@Desperado9552]

Well said Tmez. What a horrible situation. RIP Justin.

[@mariebeasley1269]

So sorry for your loss and the Owen Family. I loss a friend over 40 years ago at Lincoln Speedway. It hurts still but I know racing was his whole life. Keeping you all in my prayers to find comfort knowing that Justin did what he loved to do. He is in God's loving arms 🙏🏁❤

[@robertfoster1339]

So Tragic.. I hate this part of racing seeing it from the grandstands at Ascot and Calistoga and some career ending ones at Manzanita. My condolences to His family and friends.

[@Johnnyonthespot1]

Man i knew you was there and I knew this video was gonna hurt.. but please keep your head up and make sure those belts are TIGHT. Rest easy Owens.

[@albondigas9549]

Thoughts and prayers for the family.

[@larrytucker2938]

Man, what heart braking news. I hope his family and friends are strong and can handle the loss. He's always with you now. R.I.P. Justin

[@kevinruppe7815]

R.i.p. Justin! Prayers to the Owens family😢 what a sad moment

[@elijahknoke612]

May he rest in peace Prayers going out to family and crew Chase the checkered up there🏁🏁🏁

[@toddlesher178]

Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the families ,friends ,teams , & sponsors involved. This is the tragic downside of this form of motorsports . We have nothing but the utmost respect for you drivers when you put on these exciting races. Godspeed Justin. Excellent tribute there T Mez

[@billroberts9044]

We really just never know. We should fill the seats at the Burg's next event, to be there to show our respect to Justin. Thomas, let us know if there is something we can do, a Go Fund Me, send flowers or anything. Thanks...

[@aaronanderson7619]

Full crowd and buy out all of his t shirts for the occasion. I like where your heads at bubba.

[@alanwarner8489]

Much appreciated segment. There used to be a rememberence page in Cycle News that documented all the mishaps for that week nationwide. Disappeared probably due to commercial considerations. Bad move. Don't ever forget our fallen ones. Thank you sir.

[@benjaminrizzo6573]

Racing for 40 years and still heavily involved loosing any driver is so horrible! RIP JUSTIN OWEN...👊🏁🇺🇸🫵

[@curtishoke143]

Thank you for making the video in such hard times I'm sorry for your loss and the family and friends of Justin🏁🏁

[@jessejames2546]

Such a healthy respect for what you guys do #RIP

[@TomEller29og]

It's always a shame when a driver leaves us so soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. At least he left us doing what he loved.

[@steven05]

Racing is a tough sport and when someone is lost it’s even Tougher, RIP, Great Job on the Video Man 🤙

[@Commander-McBragg]

Sad, but good report T-Mez. I’m kind of glad you captured that awkward moment when you first hear of a crash and the news gets progressively worse. The sounds of silence at a race track is scary.

[@billy9995]

Its a reminder that life isnt a given and anything can happen at anytime...tell your friends and family you love em every chance you get, and remember to do what you love cause it could all be gone just like that. Godspeed justin owen

[@timocrosby]

Praying that you continue to stay safe TMEZ 🙏

[@georgegould667]

Prayers for family and friends

[@arrowkart4j]

Real shame what happened to that young man. 🙏🙏

[@monteseher116]

god bless justin and his family, rest well friend!

[@rocketcuse]

A last minute conflict came and we were unable to attend Saturday. My fiancee nephew was one of the covering EMT on site Saturday. He texted us the news. I think what our family will really miss the most with Justin, just how amazing he was with the little kids during the redraws!

[@bassmedic]

sad about the news of Justin. prayers for his family and friends.

[@mikegoodwin8983]

Prayers for the family and friends! 🙏

[@briancockrum5233]

Thank you for the video T-Mez 😢

[@brianpoor5416]

thanx for posting it was hard to experience watching at home but so much harder for all of you at the track.

[@bobtopper7867]

Prayers my friend

[@storm9276]

Was looking forward to watching the race I had just got to the grandstands when it happened :( RIP Justin

[@Thirty-OughtSick]

Brutal crash. Reminded me of Shane Hmiels incident at Terre Haute…

[@roblongboat4451]

Thoughts and prayers to family friends and drivers. Prayers from Canada

[@timhanesworth2539]

Well done Tmez! You did the best & all you could do under the circumstances of the night. 😓

[@Zilla23]

Sorry to hear about Justin . In my 45 years I have seen too many times . Ascot would lose 3 a year , Manzy 1 or 2 . Flipping seemed less of a problem vs. Sudden stops . Cars are way safer now . Like you , he did what he loved . ✌️

[@brandonreiblich_4_43]

Every time I hear the throttle stick like that, I always take a gulp cause I’ve heard those throttles stick in a severe accident like that before and it’s nerve racking. Prayers sent to the Owens family 🙏🏻

[@davidlester6092]

R.I.P.

[@KevinAltvater-ky5sw]

You did a great job on this one!!! Very difficult time..

[@shawnwilliford1788]

I actually don't have any words. My heart hurts

[@rayisland23]

God Bless,R.I.P. Racer

[@snoopdogAZ]

Very Sad. Well done video TMez.

[@aaronanderson7619]

About as dangerous as it gets, but man oh man what an awesome show. Sad stuff, hope he’s up there rim riding the clouds.

[@ovabarton2810]

Sorry for your loss !

[@islandcharlie7132]

I was watching on Flo, and knew it was bad. Prayers to all.

[@BretBunton]

Rest in peace Justin.

[@brettlowder4281]

I just wish I could jump through the screen and tell him to go low into one or something change this outcome! Hate to fucking see it

[@krismckenzie3068]

That was a terrible hit. We all know the risks climbing into the cars, but it sure hits home when the unthinkable happens. Stay save out there tmez. Rip justin.

[@ATSchaeffer]

Man it’s sickening to the ears how when you pan to the incar cam right before you go out to qualify you can hear the wreck happen. Praying for the Owen family

[@jordanfuller1314]

😢miss justin

[@johnnydaniel9029]

RIP Justin

[@CJ24758]

Bad deal. Good job on the video TMEZ!

[@davidaarons2488]

So sad, saw a YT video on Sunday that said he was gone, was a nasty flip and crash. Told my wife; T-Mez is probably there.

[@unclebones2488]

🙏🙏🙏 Prayers Tmez for all

[@johnezell9808]

🙏🏼

[@shawnwilliford1788]

Sad situation 😢

[@racerdad6455]

Godspeed🏁

[@kollinipadkid1238]

I was there when it happened. RIP Justin 🙏

[@burlapX]

🙏

[@OhhFreyvw132]

4jforver. Thanks Tmez for sharing. He was a great friend of mine.

[@RacingWithChuck27]

RIP

[@TheCharillz23]

Putnamville put on a great show.

[@bettygitzke4131]

R I P

[@b.rocket]

💔

[@SimRacerKirk17]

So interesting to see the perspective of a driver about to go out for his hot lap. Just wild.

[@nitsudocsicnarf347]

💖

[@kentailor5007]

That is sad

[@dwaynebenson9092]

Hate this side of racin, prayers to all affected

[@manga12]

yea I saw it on flo first time I seen a wreck that killed a racer, and I had seen some bad ones such as the ones last year at the 4 crowns that were spectacular, like buddy kofoid getting flipped, they were saying its very bad when flo cuts the feed abruptly, and then 3 hours affter they announced it I saw on my phone at work that Owens had passed and that just took the wind out of my sails sometimes there are no words to express the sadness or words to bring comfort, I did not know him I dont think, but as was pointed out he was last years sprint track champion, as a bit of irony, and sadness, but watching the wreck it looked like he was trying to slide but his tire dug in and turned him, and that nose first like a lawn dart was a hard hit. It could have happened to just about any driver there, so be safe out there Tom, these things weigh next to nothing and have more power then all but a drag car or winged supermodified

[@nickpotter7777]

I was there in person and he crashed right in front of us. I've been going to races for 23 years and never seen a crash this bad prayers go out to his family and friends 🙏

[@jordanfuller1314]

Good driver 😢

[@davidschaadt3460]

🏆🏁🙏🙏

[@eck1990]

its a damn bummer, why isn't the halo bar on top ? i thought those were ruled in?

[@cameroncook3863]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@PsychosisPC05]

My draws are always terrible.

[@Lake_Lover]

I was watching the live Flo Racing feed on You Tube when this tragedy occurred. The live feed was stopped and the video taken down with in 10 minutes. Fear set in when the race was cancelled. As I drove to church on Easter Sunday I couldn't stop thinking about the unimaginable pain his family and friends must be in. I know I don't actually know anyone here, but please folks never pass up a chance to hug your family, friends - or even a stranger and tell them you "love" them. Peace and comfort to the family🙏

[@davidpayne4315]

Terrible loss to the racing community

[@georgewilds9940]

Boring

[@patriotfour3374]

🙏